Guti to take Madrid job - and he'll sell Ronaldo

Real Madrid are ready to appoint Guti as their new manager, with the former midfielder planning an overhaul of the squad that includes the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Diario Gol reports that Madrid have placed Guti at the top of their managerial wanted list, with primary targets Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp too expensive to release from their respective contracts at Tottenham and Liverpool.

And, once appointed, Guti will offload Ronaldo, a player he feels is at the end of his cycle at the Bernabeu, while up to four other players would also be allowed to leave.

Alisson wants future resolved before World Cup

Brazil No.1 Alisson Becker wants his future sorted out before the start of the World Cup.

The Roma star, who has emerged as of the top goalkeepers in the game, has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool, while Real Madrid have also been mentioned.

And he is keen to know where he will be playing his football next season within the next few days, insisting he has left his future in the hands of his agents.

Newcastle want Rashford on loan

Newcastle United are eyeing a loan deal for Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford, the Shields Gazette reports.

The 20-year-old forward impressed in a friendly outing for the Three Lions against Costa Rica recently but he has been in and out of the starting XI at Old Trafford under Jose Mourinho.

And Rafael Benitez wants to take advantage of Rashford's situation at United as he aims to improve his strikeforce for the 2018-19 season.

Kovacic unsure over Madrid future as Juve lurk

Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic is unsure whether to stay at the Liga club or move to Serie A side Juventus, according to AS .

The Croatian was previously a target for Juve back in 2017 and, following Zinedine Zidane's departure as Madrid boss, Kovacic is now considering whether to make the move back to Italy, where he previously played for Inter.

Massimiliano Allegri's side have apparently already made contact with Kovacic to discover if he would be interested in making a summer switch.

Rangers eye move for Roma striker

The Nigerian forward impressed during a loan spell at NAC Breda last season and Liverpool legend Gerrard wants to improve his options up front by bringing in the 21-year-old.

Arsenal nearing Torreira deal

Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Sampdoria's Lucas Torreira, Italian outlet ANSA reports.

The Uruguayan has a £22 million (€25.5m/$30m) release clause in his contract, and Sampdoria have secured the signing of Lokomotiv Zagreb's Lovro Majer, meaning the Serie A side are now willing to part with Torreira.